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The so-called pork-barrel grants are not awarded on a competitive or transparent basis, and most get disbursed outside the normal budget process, meaning state lawmakers never vote on the individual recipients.

"I had to deescalate the situation," Suljovic told The Post. "He got very nasty, told us to give him an 'F-ing slice,' and was very aggressive toward my customers - so I gave him a slice."

The victim was found in the roadway with trauma to his body and severe head injuries, and EMS transported him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The Redbirds trace their origins to 1959, with the debut of the R26, the first of nine closely related subway car types that became synonymous with New York's transit system.

"Promises made, not kept. His claim to fame was affordable housing. I'm not disappointed because I didn't expect him to keep his word. It is what it is."

The overhaul by owner Jamestown has turned what was once a mostly empty tower into stacked ticketed experiences, from candy-themed installations to curated New Year's Eve displays.